Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

It didn't go too well.

I told her everything, and she kept giving me wierd looks. Like there was some hidden reason that I got bad thoughts.

I knew from the start that the therapist wouldn't understand OCD because she wasn't familiar with it. I just gave it a shot because I had nothing to loose. Honestly, I don't trust therapists. I don't trust medication. I've dealt with this on my own for a long time, maybe it's going to stay that way.

I know what you mean, my anxiety d.o. makes me feel that way too, like the therapists think i'm totally weird. But you know what, they have heard so many of these stories before, because it's part of anxiety. and 3,000,000 people in the u.s. (i think, that's what i read in an article somewhere) have anxiety. Forgive me if i'm mistaken.

I'm sorry you talked to someone who wasn't too familiar with OCD. Is there someone who is really knowledgeable in this area? I don't want to seem pushy, it's just that things like CBT and the right specialist can be really really helpful! Whatever you decide, we're all here.

Listen girl.Ive been following your things on here.Ive had more therapists than you have teeth and they can really throw you some serious screwballs.You keep plugging away and stay with us and you will make strides.Your in my prayers!

Spid, I would try to find a practice with many therapist (mine had 10 or so). I tried 4 before I found one I liked to talk too. I just made appts. with another one if I did not connect. I would definitely tell them what your symptoms are and what you feel you have OCD and if they dont know about it, try another immediately (I find it hard to believe they would not be familiar these days)This site is a great help but I really did need the face to face time as well.

She should do some studying up, not your fault she's not up to date on her knowledge, she should know this..If anything she's weird. Don't let her get you down there are good therapists out there. HUGS

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